Okanagan Crush Pad have done it again! Five great wines all priced under $25. A Lunar New Year Celebration “Pairing Asian Flavours with Wine” presented by Haywire at Kaya Malay Bistro on West Broadway. An incredible evening of tempting dishes featuring Japanese style, Mandarin, Taiwanese, Vietnamese and Indonesian flavour experiences all paired perfectly with a selection of haywire…

The BC Home and Garden Show is truly a great event that has been helping and inspiring homeowners and gardeners, with and without green thumbs, year after year. This year in February, 2014 the show is going to be even better with experienced, well respected stars of HGTV shows Bryan Baeumler, star of HGTV’s Leave…

MyVanCity.ca is pleased to introduce readers to Christine Couvelier of Culinary Concierge our new Food Blogger extraordinaire! Whether you are the consummate host or hostess, known by your friends as a gourmet cook, or only wish this described you then you are going to look forward to reading Christine’s posts. “I will be attending The…

The six top reasons to make Dine Out Vancouver your “go to” event of 2014 More than 260 participating restaurants. The Chef Soup Experiment a new event featuring 50 of Vancouver’s top chefs  Six Course Discourse, The Snowshoe Fondue, Film Feast: Jiro Dreams of Sushi and more.  Street Food City III Plated &…

Experience Victoria’s Premiere Food Event even if you don’t have a ticket! Here are the first 12 of the 48 restaurants who will be presenters at CULINAIRE VICTORIA. We encourage you to visit any of these great restaurants, bistros, cafes or catering establishments in the coming months. MyVanCity.ca invites you to join us on a…

Here is everything that’s happening at the 2014 Vancouver International Wine Festival http://www.vanwinefest.ca/page577.htm Some important dates: Tuesday, January 7, 9:30 a.m. All public events on sale Tuesday, January 21, 9:30 a.m. All Trade Days Conference events on sale February 11, 5 p.m. Winery dinner, Gold Pass, Trade Days Conference Pass, and group sales close February…

Article courtesy of Karl Kliparchuk MyWinePal Harpers Trail Cabernet Franc 2012 For those of you who have not heard of the Harper’s Trail winery, they made news across BC as they started the first winery in the Kamloops area. Not knowing if the vines would last the winter, they tried and were successful. The weather…

As we come to the end of 2013 I reflect on what an exciting year it was. I am thrilled to be the editor of this new website which transitioned from the Canada Line. I will endeavour to bring you interesting and topical articles of places and events in our great city of Vancouver. So…

Vancouver on Sunday, Black Creek overnight then YQQ Monday a.m. Forgot to check flight status and of course flight was delayed. WestJet plane coming from Ottawa. Spent the extra 90 minutes visiting with friends and neighbours all heading to the same place – Calgary. So here we are in Calgary stuffing half made, one pie…

The 12th Annual Dine Out Vancouver Festival kicks off on January 17, 2014 and runs to February 2, 2014. A list of participating restaurants, their menus and open reservations begin on January 6, 2014 but American Express Card holders can register to be eligible for advanced reservations on January 3, 2014. Restaurants will offer three…

You could be the recipient of a free ticket to the ACURA International Tasting Room at the VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL. The Vancouver International Wine Festival is partnering with beVancouver.com for this special offer. Book one night on beVancouver.com and receive one free ticket of your choice to one of four Tasting Room experiences. The…

Elizabeth, owner of the exclusive designer shop Vous Valet in Yaletown, is dedicating to finding and repurposing the most exquisite and eye catching fashions, shoes and accessories. Vous Valet specializes in both current and vintage designer clothing, shoes, and accessories. Recently an inventory of Chanel suits have arrived. All items are one of a kind…

Victoria’s Premier Food Tasting Experience offering the opportunity to sample a selection of regional culinary bites and sips. Featured presenters will be from Victoria, Cowichan Valley, and Saltspring Island. www.culinairevictoria.com Two options for this great event 5:00 to 7:15 pm or 7:45 – 10:00 pm on Thursday, March 14, 2104 held at Crystal Gardens 713…

The government has announced support for recommendations of the B.C. Liquor Policy Review. December 17, 2013 Drink specials with minimum prices Time limited drink specials “Happy Hour” Order a drink without ordering food Carry your drink between areas of an establishment Clubs, pubs, and Legions to allow children at certain hours All hospitality workers that…

TOP REASONS TO ATTEND THE 2014 VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL #1 Food, Wine & Hospitality Event in Canada say BizBash and the Georgia Straight The Vancouver International Wine Festival is one of the very best run wine festivals in the world. 25% of participating wineries are new to VIWF in 2014 vanwinefest.ca @myvancity @Valvdg…

The 2014 Vancouver International Wine Festival has announced the first “Global Vine Star” to facilitate a Wine Seminar. Michael Chapoutier will be presenting Rhone Perfection on Friday, February 27. Organic and bio-dynamic viticulture, the global wine industry, making 100-point wines, and the influence of terroir will all be points for discussion. An opportunity to explore…

Twelve days of decadent, incredibly delicious, Christmas uniquely Beaucoup Bakery! Items will be stocked daily, but do call ahead for orders of 5 or more 604-732-4222 to avoid disappointment. beaucoupbakery.com @myvancity @Valvdg ttp://seansadventuresinflavortown.com/2013/11/25/beaucoup-bakery-celebrates-the-12-days-of-christmas/…

The perfect gift for the little one in your life. This delightful children’s story is adorable and isn’t love always in season? A little bit immigration story, a little bit boy meets girl, a little bit multicultural, and a lot about LOVE. Linnie von Sky will be at Edible Canada on Granville Island this Sunday,…

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